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Query Letter Contents :

We refer to the above news article appearing in The Edge, page 13, on Monday,
28 August 2006, a copy of which is enclosed for your reference.
In particular, we would like to draw your attention to the underlined
sentences, which are reproduced as follows:-
"...TM is believed to have made overtures to the two shareholders of Hutchison
Essar..."
"...TM...could also be vying for BPL Mumbai, anther mobile operator owned
privately by Essar.
In accordance with the Securities Exchange's Corporate Disclosure Policy, you
are requested to furnish the Securities Exchange with an announcement for
public release confirming or denying the above article and in particular the
underlined sentences after due and diligent enquiry with all the directors,
major shareholders and all such persons reasonably familiar with the matter
about which the disclosure is to be made in this respect. In the event you deny
the above sentences or any other part of the above reported article, you are
required to set forth facts sufficient to clarify any misleading aspects of the
same. In the event you confirm the above sentences or any other part of the
above reported article, you are required to set forth facts sufficient to
support the same.
Please furnish the Securities Exchange with your reply within one (1) market
day from the date hereof.
Yours faithfully

JOHAN ABDULLAH
Head, Listing Division
Group Regulations
TYE/NMA
c.c:- Encik Chung Tin Fah, Securities Commission (via fax)